You’re about to walk out the door to work and catch a glimpse of yourself in the hallway mirror. You suddenly feel a little less confident. Something’s missing from your outfit.
You grab that hot pink scarf hanging on a hook by the door and wrap it around your neck. You take another look in the mirror, and your confidence jumps. Why?
Whether you pad your bra or have a favorite pair of party shoes, what you wear can help you stand taller and get noticed. Costume designer Edith Head’s quote on dressing to get what you want springs to mind.
Read on to learn more about how to dress to impress.
Manipulate Color Science
Mixing in a shot of color into a black or neutral outfit ensures friends and colleagues cast their eyes your way. Pairing or mismatching different hues across different pieces of clothing has a similar effect, adding visual appeal to any fashion creation.
Turn fashion designer and familiarize yourself with the color wheel to find what colors to pair together for pleasing or shocking palettes. Complementary colors sit opposite one another on the wheel, and neighboring hues clash.
Don’t be afraid to play with both options!
Mix-and-Match Fabrics
Not into bright colors? Prefer comfortable clothing?
That’s okay! You can add unexpected details in other ways.
Pick a floral pattern that mixes bright red and white stylized poppies on a deep grey background. The gray is the majority so you won’t feel overwhelmed, but you still get that pop of red.
Unusual fabrics work similarly to bright colors when you’re trying to catch the attention of passersby. Pair sportswear or workwear — for example, a reflective high-viz cycling jacket — with trainers with a floaty skirt or a 70s-inspired flared trouser.
Lean Into Fun
Few experiences boost a person’s self-confidence than getting a crowd to laugh with you.
Channel fun fashion trends but turn them on their head. For example, ugly sweaters aren’t just for Christmas. Try wearing a super-cute Peeps ugly Easter sweater to your church’s Easter party and notice the attention it brings.
Adorning your frame with your interests can also grab attention or connect with people on a deeper level.
Don’t restrict your passion for all things Pokemon to your city’s next Comicon. Incorporate your interests and even cosplay into your everyday outfits subtly — say, your favorite sports team’s cap or a Star Wars tee.
Pad the Parts That Need It
Padding helps emphasize what you love about your body and detracts from what you don’t.
No, we’re not talking about the enormous shoulder pads of the 1980s. Modern padding should go unnoticed. It should heighten your sense of style, not overwhelm it.
Give yourself the peachy derrière you’ve always wanted with padded underwear, or get that coveted Gibson Girl silhouette by investing in a Victorian corset.
From Your Dress to Your Boots
Whether you’re sold on adding some pad to your favorite jacket or just want to up your general fashion sense, these tips have you covered.
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